In Peru there is a long list of World Heritage Sites declared by Unesco. The lost Inca citadel, Machu Picchu, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World characterized by an eternal charm that makes this place unique in the world.
The city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, has been a World Heritage Site since 1983. The Huascarán National Park is a real paradise for mountaineering. For archeology lovers, it is a must to visit the archaeological site of Chavín and the archaeological area of Chan Chan, capital of the Chimú civilization.
Other World Heritage Sites located in Peru are: the holy city of Caral, located in the Supe valley; the historic center of the city of Arequipa, also known as "The White City"; the mysterious hieroglyphics of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana; the historic center of the cosmopolitan capital Lima; the Río Abiseo National Park and the Manu National Park, located in the lush Peruvian Amazon region, Madre de Dios.